Entering March 2026, the global ferroalloy market is getting quite active. For overseas steel mills and foundries, the end of the first quarter is always a critical time to plan the production budget for the next stage. Right now, the most common question buyers ask is: When is the best time to buy to control the steelmaking cost?
As a direct and experienced metallurgical supplier, the ZhenAn team has summarized the latest FOB export prices for this month. More importantly, we want to share our real market insights to help you understand what is really driving these numbers.
1. Latest Ferrosilicon Export Prices (FOB Tianjin Port)
Based on the recent production schedule from our main plants in Northwest China (Inner Mongolia and Ningxia), here is the latest export price guide for high-quality Ferrosilicon in early March.
| Product Name | Specification/Grade | Export Price (USD/MT) | Incoterms |
| Ferrosilicon | FeSi 72 | 1070 - 1090 | FOB Tianjin Port, China |
| Ferrosilicon | FeSi 75 | 1120 - 1150 | FOB Tianjin Port, China |
(Note: The above prices are for reference in early March 2026. The actual workable price will be slightly adjusted based on exchange rates, real-time raw material costs, and your exact order quantity.)
2. Market Trend Analysis: What is Driving the FeSi Price?
Many buyers are waiting to see if the price will drop soon. However, from our factory's point of view, the ferrosilicon price is showing very strong support. This is mainly driven by three key factors:
Firm Raw Material and Electricity Costs
Ferrosilicon production consumes a lot of energy. Currently, the cost of raw materials like high-grade silica stone and semi-coke remains very firm. More importantly, the industrial electricity rates in Northwest China are strictly controlled and have no room to drop. This high production cost means factories simply cannot accept low-price selling.
Solid Supply and Demand
On the demand side, major domestic steel groups in China are releasing their monthly purchasing tenders, which has consumed a large amount of spot stock. Meanwhile, export inquiries from Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East are increasing compared to last month. Most factories have a healthy order book right now.
Strict Environmental Control
The Chinese government keeps strict environmental policies on high-energy-consuming industries. Many outdated furnaces in the main producing areas have been shut down. Because the production output from qualified big factories is strictly limited, there is no "oversupply" in the current market.
3. Supply Chain Advantage: Why Ship via Tianjin Port?
In the export business, logistics efficiency is money. Tianjin Port is the largest and most professional export hub for ferroalloys in North China.
Low Inland Cost: Our production base has a direct and fast truck line to Tianjin Port, keeping inland transport costs to a minimum.
Safe Packing & Stuffing: All our ferrosilicon is packed in strong 1 MT or 1.2 MT waterproof Jumbo bags with bottom pallets. We work with experienced forwarders in Tianjin to ensure your cargo is safely stored and loaded into the containers without moisture or heavy breakage.
4. Our Procurement Advice for Steel Mills
Because the production cost is firm and spot supply is relatively tight, we think the chance of a big price drop for FOB FeSi in the short term is very small.
Our Advice: If your plant has a clear production plan for the second quarter, we highly recommend locking in the current FOB price now. Ocean freights might fluctuate as we enter the traditional busy season. Securing your supply and shipping schedule early is the safest strategy to protect your supply chain.
5. Why Choose ZhenAn as Your FeSi Partner?
ZhenAn is always dedicated to supplying stable and high-quality deoxidizers to global buyers. When you work with us, we promise:
No Compromise on Quality: We strictly guarantee the standard Silicon content (72% & 75%) and carefully control impurities like Aluminum (Al) and Calcium (Ca).
Reliable Documents: A detailed Mill Test Certificate (MTC) is provided with every batch. We also fully support third-party pre-shipment inspections like SGS or Bureau Veritas (BV).
Want to get the latest CIF price to your port? The FOB price is clear now. Please feel free to contact us with your destination port name, and our export team will calculate the most competitive CIF/CFR price with the updated sea freight for you within 24 hours.
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